Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Austin

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Austin? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Cuvée Wine & Piano Bar

5.0

5 (27)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Fredericksburg

About the restaurant

Charming Wine and Piano Bar right on the heart of Main Street, Fredericksburg! We offer educational wine flights from across the globe. Also enjoy by the glass and bottle options. Don't forget our LIVE piano bar every Friday and Saturday from 6-9pm!

Top review

Dionn

Dined 4 days ago

Great experience at the piano bar! Celebrating sister's 60th birthday. The Piano Man was great entertainment - engaging funny and nice. Expect it to be LOUD. It is a piano bar "sign along" All and all a great time Cheers!

Sushi Bar ATX

5.0

5 (20)

$50 and over

Sushi

East Austin

About the restaurant

Step into the extraordinary world of Sushi | Bar ATX, an intimate Omakase speakeasy that invites you to embark on a whimsical culinary journey presented through 17 exquisite courses.

Behind an unmarked door in East Austin, you'll discover a hidden gem featuring two intimate dining rooms, each boasting only 10 coveted seats. Positioned directly in front of our chefs' cutting boards, experience a free-spirited interpretation of the traditional sushi counter, where beloved standards receive unexpected and delightful riffs. Throughout your dining experience, our talented chefs will guide you through a captivating culinary journey, showcasing interpretive new takes on traditional nigiri sourced from both land and sea.

Reserve your seat today and unlock the extraordinary world of Sushi | Bar ATX, Austin's premier Omakase experience.

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Jordanvip

Dined on Sep 16, 2024

So good! Was a fun experience and amazing food. Will be going back

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Chef's Counter Omakase

Fabrik

5.0

5 (214)

$50 and over

Vegan

East Austin

About the restaurant

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Fabrik is the intersect of fine dining and mom & pop restaurant hosted in an intimate micro restaurant space. We offer a 5 and 7-Course tasting at 6pm, and a 7-Course tasting at 8:30pm Wed-Sun. Fabrik's current menu focuses on Japanese, Nordic, and Italian flavor profiles. Fabrik is 100% independently owned and operated.

Led by Executive Chef-Owner Je Wallerstein, Fabrik is Austin’s first 100-percent plant-based tasting restaurant featuring curated menus that highlight the seasonality and diversity of plant-based cuisine in an upscale, sophisticated setting. With sustainability as a priority in our approach, we source produce and ingredients from local growers and provisioners wherever possible. We offer an eclectic selection of vegan, biodynamic and organic wines, including an optional wine pairing. Fabrik also offers saké as well as a range of non-alcoholic options.

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Joyce

Dined 4 days ago

We went to celebrate my son and his girlfriend’s engagement. They are both vegan and we wanted a special place. I discovered Fabrik and made a reservation. We had to wait a month and a half, but totally worth it. A great experience for the non-vegan’s that attended. And the two vegan’s absolutely loved it. Amazing food, amazing service, easy parking! All around an excellent evening!

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Experience

7-Course Tasting

Mour Cocina | Bodega

4.9

4.9 (323)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

East Austin

About the restaurant

Inspired by vibrant Mexican-Indian flavors and Austin’s unique vibe, Mour Café offers meals that taste amazing with locally-sourced, planet-friendly ingredients. From breakfast to dinner, and special weekend brunches, we’re all about inclusivity. Beyond food, discover our handpicked wines from small-batch, organic producers. Dine-in or take away, but always expect a warm, friendly experience

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Arianna

Dined on Sep 13, 2024

Delicious chilaquiles. Great service. Good for breakfast or brunch.

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Truffle Fries

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Pork Belly Fried Rice

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Chicken Tikka Masala

34th Street Cafe

4.9

4.9 (234)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Central Austin

About the restaurant

A local, cozy restaurant, 29 years in the making! We pride ourselves on being a neighborhood staple with great food, great service, and great wine.

Lunch is served daily from 11am to 3 pm with counter service. Dinner begins daily at 5:00pm and is full table service. We are closed on Sundays.

House favorites include our Chinese Hack Chicken Salad and the famous Chicken Picatta .

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Alanvip

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent service and good food; a very enjoyable experience.

J Carver's

4.9

4.9 (1838)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

J Carver's Oyster Bar & Chophouse features market fresh oysters & premium wood grilled steaks. Nestled in West 6th District of Downtown Austin, John Carver, Owner and Chef delivers an elevated classic fine dining experience featuring a gorgeous raw & oyster bar and intimate dining experience.

In order to honor all reservations booked, we ask that all bookings adhere to our suggested dining time frame. Please contact our reservationist if you have additional questions. Our time frames are as follows
2 people - 2 hours
3 people - 2 hr 15 minutes
4-5 people - 2 hr 30 minutes
6-7 people - 2hr 45 minutes
8+ people - 3 hours

Please reach out to our reservationist for private dining.
We offer Valet at $12 daily

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Carol

Dined 1 day ago

What a hidden gem in Austin. Need one in Houston.

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Beef Filet Steak Tartare

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Maine Lobster Bisque "En Croute"

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Seared Foie Gras

Uchi Austin

4.9

4.9 (5403)

$50 and over

Sushi

Downtown

About the restaurant

:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE ::

Translated from the Japanese word “home,” the original Uchi is located in a refurbished South Austin bungalow. Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole’s signature non-traditional take on Japanese food has delighted Austin’s diverse dining crowd as well as visitors from across the country and around the world since 2003. Reservations are encouraged and can be made up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in seating is limited to the Sushi Bar and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Every plate that we got was a 10/10. Service is always immaculate. One of my favorite spots to celebrate a special occasion.

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4.9

4.9 (937)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

The Carillon is a New American restaurant featuring familiar food with a refined twist. The Carillon provides a sophisticated and approachable dining experience for all occasions. Our culinary team masterfully creates dishes with local, fresh, and seasonal produce and organic, grass-fed or free-range proteins. The Carillon offers ‘a la Carte’ or 3-course dinner for $45 tasting menu, which can be skillfully paired with award-winning wines.

Located at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin, The Carillon delivers an impressive and memorable experience. Complimentary self-parking in the Conference Center Garage. Bring your ticket to be validated. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Stephenvip

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

We were pleasantly surprised that a restaurant on a college campus rivals the best in the city, in every respect. It does.

Sp Brazilian Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (729)

$31 to $50

Brazilian Steakhouse

Bee Caves / Lakeway / Lake Travis

About the restaurant

AUTHENTIC BRAZILIAN CHURRASCARIA MEETS TEXAS HOSPITALITY

SP Brazilian Steakhouse serves an incredible combination of flavors from different cuts of delicious meat, all perfectly cooked to your liking. The service will make you feel like you're the only person in the whole place. With the incredible selection of delicious meats, salad bar, drinks and desserts, it is well worth the price! You are free to enjoy a wide combination of steak, lamb, ribs, chicken and as much as you could eat. That's why SP Brazilian Steakhouse is Lakeway's highest-rated restaurant on Yelp.

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Amy

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Great food & service! We greatly enjoyed the dinner.

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4.9

4.9 (3721)

$50 and over

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Welcome to Red Ash. For your projection and enjoyment, our environment is continuously purified using UV light and Plasma Air Technology.

Please wear your mask when entering Red Ash. You may remove your mask at your table. Please wear your mask when walking through restaurant.

Wood Fired hand crafted Italian food set in a rustic modern open space in the warehouse district in ATX. A wide range of specialty dishes created by Chef owner John Carver and his staff on a nightly basis. Our house made Pastas, Fresh Seafood, and Prime Steaks are all prepared on wood fired grill, oven and plancha. An International wine list, specialty craft cocktails, and local brewed beers to choose from. Dolce and some Grappa, Amaro or Vino Dolce to add to your dining experience at Red Ash Italia.

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Brianvip

Dined 1 day ago

One of the best meals we have eaten in Austin. Superb service, great pasta and steak.

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Red Snapper Crudo

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Hot Chocolate Gianduja Cake

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Pappardelle alla Bolognese

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